monza exhaust, 1971 1.7 Options

[milwlandrover]

has anyone tried the


MONZA MANTA EXHAUST SYSTEM, QUAD-TIP 1.7, 1.8 70-74
RTM2104 - Replacement/Accessory



Price: $309.95

Description

The monza exhaust has been a proven winner with us for the past twenty years! Relatively quiet, this muffler will increase your 914 's top end performance, give you the sporty look of four chrome pipes, and fit under the stock short valance! Manta also backs their systems with a three year guarantee! To make your installation as smooth as possible, we recommend our muffler installation kit, part number b9142510000a, which includes new gaskets and hardware.

this seems to be what I have on my car now. it is totally rust out. I bought the car a couple months ago.

[milwlandrover]

That is all I need to hear. Thanks for the great info. still looking for a good muffler.
cheers!

[Tom_T]

That is all I need to hear. Thanks for the great info. still looking for a good muffler.
cheers!

If you're running a stock 71 1.7, then the stock muffler & exhaust pipe are still made by Dansk for Porsche & available from dealers, AA, SMC, Stoddards, etc.

If you're looking to tweak power on the 1.7, than ask Chris above whose Tangerine has an ad on here, or Rich Bontempi at HPH (High Performance House) in Redwood City CA - both of whom have raced 1.7/1.8 among other 914s.

Monza, Bursch & other aftermarkets are cheaper exhaust systems which tended not to last too long - especially in the "Salty Roads" states, not fit well, usually weigh more (1-2 hp gain is easily lost by more weight in the power-to-weight ratio), & often have fitment problems.

While you're in there - you should check that your HEs/exhaust pipes are solid, then replace if not (e.g.: if rusty, holed, etc.).

If you're replacing the HEs & willing to pay for the SSI stainless HEs (new Dansk/SSI or used), then you could consider upgrading to 2.0 SS HEs with larger pipes & the 2.0 Banana muffler (also from Dansk) - which will improve your exhaust flow & engine "breatheing" & give a tad HP boost, while not having to worry about the Ex-pipes rusting again in your lifetime.

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Tom
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